ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

      Our business has humble beginnings. Our chairman, G.J. "Jerry" Bichlmeier, a retired Los Angeles Police Officer, began selling Civil Service Employees' automobile insurance to his co-workers in 1961. Our corporate secretary, Joyce A. Bichlmeier, began servicing these policies from their home shortly thereafter.

      As the years passed, the business grew. Our President, Cary J. Bichlmeier, Jerry and Joyce's first son joined the agency in 1974 and became a principal in 1978. In the subsequent years, the business added markets and products. Through various sales efforts and acquisitions, the business continued to grow.

      Our Executive Vice President, Terry E. Bichlmeier, Jerry and Joyce's second son, joined the business in 1987 and became a principal when the business was reorganized in 1994.

      In 2001 we opened a branch office within the Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union. During 2003 and 2004, the management and daily operations transitioned to Cary and Terry. Jerry and Joyce remain active in the business as consultants, producers and directors. On July 1, 2004 the home office was moved from Hermosa Beach to Redondo Beach.

      Our closely held corporation services the insurance needs of about 3,000 individuals and 600 businesses in California, Arizona and Nevada who hold over 5,000 policies with us. We have state-of-the-art agency management, rating and communication systems. We are assisted by licensed agents and unlicensed support staff that share in the benefits of the organization.